Will you be my bridesmaid?

 Will you be my bridesmaid?

We just found some adorable cards from Inkbox Design Boutique that would be perfect to use to ask your girlfriends to be in your wedding party. Or you could use them to write a special thank you to go with a gift.

Choose from either the Bridesmaid or the Maid of Honour designs. The cards are blank on the inside and are sold for $5.99 each.  These designs are also available on t-shirts.

Huge sale on bridesmaid dresses at Ann Taylor Celebrations!

 Huge sale on bridesmaid dresses at Ann Taylor Celebrations!If you have been looking at Ann Taylor Celebrations for bridesmaid dresses, now is the time to get serious! They have several styles and colors at 40% off original price.  Plus they are offering a $6 shipping special through October 10.

Here are a few trends you can look for as we move into 2008

 

Fairy tale dresses are in – picture Juliet with peasant bodices and cap sleeves.

Also, lace is making a comeback. Gown at left by Christos.christos juliet gown Here are a few trends you can look for as we move into 2008melissa sweet goddess gown Here are a few trends you can look for as we move into 2008

 

 

Similar in styling, but more body conscious are “goddess” gowns.

Pictured at right from Melissa Sweet.

 

 

 

 

An emphasis on the waist returns – remember the 1950’s. At 2008 Fashion Week designers showed dresses nipped at the waist, and sometimes accentuated with wide belts. We will continue to see bridal gowns with contrasting colored sashes. Gown below by Oscar de la Renta.

 

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Yellow is an ideal wedding color – fresh, energetic and summery.

For day weddings – think daisies and gingham.

For evening – mix yellow with dark brown or grey/silver.

 

Silver will be used not only in accessories, but as a dress. Your floral can also hint of silver. Use white roses mixed with silver-shaded greenery such as eucalyptus or dusty miller. Paint tree branches silver and hang rhinestone accents from them.

Floral picture at left from Martha Stewart.com

 

Brown continues it’s popularity, being heralded as the new black. Use it as a neutral and add your personality with a pop color.

 

Jewel tones go a different direction – gone are the solid jewel- colored satin bridesmaid dresses. Look for matte fabrics or use jewel colors as accents to the grey or silver look mentioned above.

 

Socially conscious green weddings are becoming more of a statement of lifestyle rather than a trend. Start your new life together in with a statement! Use organic foods at your reception, use only china & glassware (no paper plates!) or recycled paper for invitations.

 


 

New bridal salon opens in Addison

Circle Park Bridal is a new concept bridal shop offering Ultra Modern Styles at Retro Prices! The shop opened for business on September 5, 2007 to rave reviews!

picture 87 New bridal salon opens in Addison

In the two-story showroom you’ll find a boutique-size collection of in-stock, brand new designer bridal gowns, sizes 0-26. Most gowns are priced between $199 and $499, some lower, a few higher. There are no up charges for hard-to-find sizes. Beyond adorable flower girl dresses begin at $49.00.

 

Celebrate Circle Park Bridal’s Grand Opening! Purchase any in-stock gown and receive a veil, up to $119.00 value, absolutely free! No, you’re not dreaming! Offer ends 12/31/2007.

 

Located at 15402 Addison Road (Intersection of Broadway and Addison, directly next to Addison Circle Park and just two blocks north of Beltline Road). Parking is free.

 

Store Hours are Wednesday through Friday, 11am to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 6pm. Closed on Sunday. Appointments taken for Mondays and Tuesdays and some evenings

 

Contact owner Andrea Porter at (972) 503-9200.

They want how much for that flower girl’s dress?

picture 23 They want how much for that flower girls dress?

 

 

 

Flower girl dresses might just be the most overpriced item in the whole wedding!

These cute little numbers can easily cost in excess of $100 and sometimes as much as $300-400.

 

Of course we all want our little darling to be dressed in nothing less than the cutest ball of pouf, lace and ruffles we can find, but let’s be realistic…this is one girl that can get away with not planning to wear the dress again for the simple reason that it’s not going to fit her by the next time an occasion comes around to get all gussied up. Check out www.gagas.com for the most brilliant idea since electricity.

 

 

This company rents formalwear for kids. For somewhere between $16.99-34.99 you can rent a dress for three weeks. The cost includes shipping both to you and back to the company.